Trivia
In 1705, due to a frozen river and lack of liquid sugar, Colchester, CT postponed Thanksgiving for a week because they were unable to make this holiday staple.
What is pumpkin pie.
This "sauce" graces tables in the UK at Christmas but is a Thanksgiving staple in the US and Canada. Then forgotten for the rest of the year in all three countries.
What is cranberry sauce.
What is giving thanks/being grateful.
This animated show had Snoopy coming off his dog house for dinner.
What is A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
In 1620, this ship left Plymouth, England
What is the Mayflower
This city is home to the oldest Thanksgiving parade in history. Its all about "the love".
What is Philadelphia
There are a multitude of different ways to make this side dish but southern baked seems to be the favorite of them all.
What is Macaroni and Cheese
The only bone you want to break on Thanksgiving
What is the wishbone
This animated show features the lasagna eating cat.
What is Garfields Thanksgiving
The first one was held in November 1621
What is Thanksgiving
President Coolidge was given this live, furry animal to cook for his holiday meal. Instead, he pardoned it, named it Rebecca and kept it as a pet.
What is a raccoon
Who knew this soup based side dish would still be famous 70 years after its creation.
What is Green Bean Casserole
What is taking a nap
This Pauly Shore film has him going home to his female "bu-ddy"s family for the holiday sending her rural farm parents into multiple meltdowns.
What is Son In Law
The first national Thanksgiving proclamation was issued in 1789 by this president.
Who is George Washington
Almost 8 out of 10 Americans agree this is the very best part of Thanksgiving. Don't give it all to your guests.
What are leftovers
Brown sugar and butter turn these from good into amazing.
What are Candied Sweet Potatoes
This NY event has been held each year since 1924 and always includes Santa Claus
What is Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade
Though its a Christmas film, originally starring Maureen O'Hara, the movie begins with the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
What is Miracle on 34th Street
In 1863 this president made Thanksgiving an annual celebration
Who is Abraham Lincoln
This turkey company actually has a 24 hour text line and a turkey talk line open for cooking crises. It receives over 100,000 calls each year.
Who is Butterball
There are many, many ways to make this dish but the Pennsylvania dutch way is a favorite at the Thanksgiving table.
What is Potato (or bread) filling
What is the Turkey Trot
This movie has Steve Martin trying to get home to his family for the holiday but a freak snowstorm and a zany John Candy make it a day to never forget.
What is Planes, Trains, and Automobiles.
In 1939 this president thought moving the Thanksgiving celebration up a week would be a good idea. It was met with opposition, was referred to a Franksgiving and within two years the idea had been discarded.
Who is Franklin Roosevelt